Parenting & Caregiver Programs
To register, contact the agency providing the program.
Programs for Parents/Caregivers with Children 0-6yrs
Connections EarlyON
795 Giles Blvd. E., Windsor
eon.connections@connectwithus.ca
519-252-9696 ext. 208
All in-person programs
Parenting Connections: Facilitated group where participants pick the parenting topics to discuss. Provides an opportunity to share their parenting ideas, questions, solutions and successes.
Tues, Sept 9 - Oct 28, 9:30-11:30 am with child care
Healthy Together™: Family program that includes a cooking and movement component, followed by parent discussion while children play.
Thurs, Sept 11 - Oct 16, 9:30-11:30 am
Readers are Leaders: I’m Ready!™ Parent and child group. Fosters emergent literacy skills.
Tues, Nov 4 - Dec 9, 9:30-11:30 am
Infant Massage: Provides loving connection between baby and parent. Childcare for older siblings.
Tues, Nov 11 – Dec 9, 1:30-3:00 pm
Circle of Security™- 8-week programs
Discover how to build a deeper, supportive relationship with your child. Learn to understand their emotions, boost their self-esteem, and create a secure and lasting connection that nurtures growth.
Thurs, Oct 23-Dec 11, 9:30 am-11:30 am
Children First
105-2565 Ouellette Ave, Windsor
519-250-1850
https://www.children-first.ca/groups-for-parents/
Circle of Security™ - 8-week online programs
Discover how to build a deeper, supportive relationship with your child. Learn to understand their emotions, boost their self-esteem, and create a secure and lasting connection that nurtures growth.
Sat, Sept 13- Nov 8, 9:30am-11:00 am
Wed, Sept 17-Nov 5, 1:00-2:30 pm
Circle of Security™ - 8-week in-person programs
Discover how to build a deeper, supportive relationship with your child. Learn to understand their emotions, boost their self-esteem, and create a secure and lasting connection that nurtures growth.
Thurs, Oct 2-Nov 20, 6:00-7:30 pm with mental health respite for children
105-2565 Ouellette Ave, Windsor
Mon, Oct 20-Dec 8, 6:00-7:30 pm
Erie Migration, 1620 Jasperson Dr, Kingsville
The Summit Centre for Preschool Children with Autism
Offers Play Groups for children under the age of 6 with autism, suspected of or at high risk of autism.
Register Online: https://www.summitcentre.org/play-group or Contact them at 519-255-1195 or info@summitcentre.org
EarlyOn Child and Family Centre
Offers free in-person and online programs for families with children 0-6:
EarlyONs are a great place:
- to learn and play with your child,
- meet other parents and caregivers and
- get advice from Registered Early Childhood Educators.
Programs for Parent/Caregiver with children 6 -12yrs
Community Parenting Classes – Coordinated by Regional Children’s Centre
519-257-5437 (KIDS)
Divorce and its impact on children (online class)
Support your child through divorce with strategies for managing emotions, co-parenting conflict, and fostering resilience
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00-7:30 pm
Understanding Fear and Anxiety (online class)
Understand fear and anxiety in children, and learn practical ways to teach coping skills, model calm behaviour, and help them face their fears with confidence.
Mon, Nov 3, 6:00-7:30 pm
Mental Health Strategies for children 6-12 years (online class)
Learn to spot emotional warning signs, support kids with big feelings, and use strategies to respond effectively.
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00-7:30 pm
St. Mark's By-the-Lake Anglican Church (In-person)
150 St. Mark's Rd, Tecumseh
To reserve a seat phone 519 735-4921. Drop ins are also welcome
Digital Dependency in children - Presentation by Regional Children’s Centre - Parents and Caregivers with Children 6-12 years.
Why can’t kids put their screens down? This session dives into the science behind digital dependency in children and offers insight into how caregivers can recognize unhealthy patterns, support balance, and foster real-world connection.
Wed, Oct 8, 7:00-8:30 pm
Building better tech habit – Presentation by MediaSmart - All parents and caregivers
Screen time is one of parents’ top tech-related concerns and kids are worried about their screen use too: almost half say they spend too much time on their phones. Kids and adults all use technology in our daily lives, so how can we find ways to use it as a family in healthy ways? In this workshop, parents and guardians will learn how to create better habits around tech that will empower youth to use devices in healthy and meaningful ways.
Wed, Nov 19, 7:00-8:30 pm
3901 Connaught St, Windsor
There is no online registration for the programs below, please call 519.257.KIDS (5437) to discuss registration for the Fall 2025 dates.
Trauma Informed Parenting (TIP) – 7-week programs- (In-Person Program)
Explore how trauma affects development and learn effective strategies to respond to emotional and behaviour challenges with care and confidence.
Wed, Oct 1 -Nov 12, 9:30-11:30 am, Or
Wed, Oct 1 -Nov 12, 6:00-8:00 pm
Circle of Security™ - 8-week programs- (In-Person Program)
Discover how to build a deeper, supportive relationship with your child. Learn to understand their emotions, boost their self-esteem, and create a secure and lasting connection that nurtures growth.
Thurs, Oct 23 - Dec 11, 9:30-11:30am, Or
Thurs, Oct 23 - Dec 11, 6:00-8:00pm
Safe Boundaries – 2-week program- (In-Person Program)
Learn to recognize and respond to concerning sexualized behaviours in children. Gain tools to teach consent and privacy, create safety plans, and support your child’s emotional well-being.
Thurs, Oct 16 & Oct 23
Programs for Parents/Caregivers with Children 2-12yrs
Positive Parenting (Triple P) Group – 5-week program (online program)
Learn practical strategies to promote healthy development, manage behaviour, and build strong family relationships.
Thurs, Nov 6-Dec 4, 6:00-8:00pm
Programs for Parents/Caregivers with Children/Teen 6-14yrs
Triple P Fear Less – 6-week program, (online program)
Learn how to help your child manage anxiety by teaching coping skills, building confidence, and supporting them in facing their fears.
Tues, Oct 21-Nov 25, 6:00-8:00pm
Programs for Parents/Caregivers with teens 10-16yrs
Triple P Teen Discussion Group
Reducing Family Conflict (online class)
Learn how to reducing family conflict, avoiding common parenting traps, and encouraging cooperation at home.
Thurs, Oct 2, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Getting Teens to Cooperate (online class)
Learn practical strategies to encourage teen cooperation, avoid common parenting traps, and handle challenging behaviour calmly and effectively.
Thurs, Oct 9, 6:00pm-8:00pm
St. Mark's By-the-Lake Anglican Church (In-person)
150 St. Mark's Rd, Tecumseh
To reserve a seat phone 519 735-4921. Drop ins are also welcome.
Anxiety Coping Strategies – Presentation by Maryvale – Parents and Caregivers with Teens
Learn how to support anxious teens with proven coping strategies, manage tough moments, plan ahead and practice techniques that help both parents and teens.
Wed, Sept 24, 7:00-8:30pm
Coping with teen’s emotions while avoiding adult burnout- Presentation by Maryvale - Parents and Caregivers with Teens
Learn how to support your teen’s emotional ups and downs, avoid burnout, and use practical strategies rooted in brain development, self-care, and thoughtful responses.
Wed, Oct 29, 7:00-8:30pm
Managing difficult behaviours – Presentation by Maryvale - Parents and Caregivers with Teens
Learn strategies to manage difficult behaviour, increase cooperation, support kids with ADHD or oppositional tendencies, and practice self-care for parents.
Wed, Nov 26, 7:00-8:30 pm
Programs for Separated or divorced parents
Triple P Transitions – 5-week program (online program)
Support your child through family changes with practical parenting strategies that promote stability, emotional well-being, and positive adjustment.
Wed, Oct 15 - Nov 12, 6:00pm-8:00pm